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We’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Support our work by campaigning, taking part in our ...
Our school teaching resources make it easy to teach and learn about dementia from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. No prior knowledge of dementia is required. All of these resources can be used in class, ...
Find out why possible links between contact sports and dementia must be balanced against the benefits of physical exercise on the brain.
Our Carer Information and Support Programme One is for carers, family and friends of a person who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. Get the advice and support you need whether that’s ...
We are supporting 12 exceptional dementia researchers with our Dementia Research Leader Fellowship programme. Here we look at a selection of work in more detail.
It can be difficult to know what to say to the person you care for. Telling the truth can cause the person with dementia to have an emotional response and, in some cases, may make things worse.
Support us during Dementia Action Week by downloading and sharing our posters, flyers, backgrounds and banners.
Learn about Alzheimer's Society's approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within our organisation and beyond.
As human beings, we all have the same basic needs. These include physical, psychological and social needs. We do things consciously and unconsciously to meet these needs. The symptoms of dementia can ...
People with dementia are often more likely to develop apathy as their condition progresses. Learn about the symptoms and causes of apathy, and possible ways to treat it for someone who is living with ...
Cholesterol in the brain is important for the health of brain cells, and this may be affected in dementia. The gene that most affects the risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease, ApoE4, plays a role in ...